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AFGE Mourns Loss of Two Iconic Labor Leaders
The American Federation of Government Employees ^ | October 11, 2018 | The American Federation of Government Employees

Posted on 10/11/2018 4:35:44 PM PDT by mdittmar

Emeriti Officers Augusta Thomas, Ken Blaylock blazed path for union, worker rights

WASHINGTON – The American Federation of Government Employees mourns the loss of two of our union’s beloved former national officers: Augusta Y. Thomas, national vice president for women and fair practices emeritus, and Ken Blaylock, national president emeritus.

“Augusta Thomas was an inspiration to everyone who knew her and will be greatly missed by all of her AFGE brothers and sisters. She was a tireless advocate for civil and human rights, and we will make sure that her legacy continues for generations,” AFGE National President J. David Cox Sr. said.

“Ken Blaylock served as AFGE national president from 1976 to 1988, working to achieve passage of legislation ensuring collective bargaining rights for federal workers. Ken was a visionary who laid the groundwork for building AFGE into the growing, diverse union we are today,” Cox said. 

(Excerpt) Read more at afge.org ...


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There is a picture of a smiling Jimmy Carter there,ahh the memories,Iran hostage Crisis,Gas lines,14% Mortgage Rates.
1 posted on 10/11/2018 4:35:44 PM PDT by mdittmar
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To: mdittmar

At least we had disco.


2 posted on 10/11/2018 4:38:36 PM PDT by wally_bert (I will competently make sure the thing is done incompetently.)
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To: mdittmar

The only good Government worker...


3 posted on 10/11/2018 4:46:20 PM PDT by JPJones (More tariffs, less income tax.)
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To: wally_bert
Saturday Night Fever - John Travolta - Bee Gees:)
4 posted on 10/11/2018 5:02:05 PM PDT by mdittmar
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To: mdittmar
Allan Sherman's parody of "Beautiful Dreamer" going through my mind right now ...

"Byoo-de-ful Teamsters, I'll pay the dues
Give me the news that I'm now one of youse"

5 posted on 10/11/2018 5:09:51 PM PDT by Lizavetta
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To: mdittmar

And both worked tirelessly to channel million$ in union money to the Democrat Party and assorted Democrat pols.


6 posted on 10/11/2018 5:10:27 PM PDT by donozark (There are no flamingos in Venezuela.)
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To: mdittmar

Ok, two thugs dropped dead.


7 posted on 10/11/2018 5:17:28 PM PDT by CincyRichieRich (Pin drop time! Big-name lib swampers go into hiding!)
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It’s a good gig if you can get it... (snark)


8 posted on 10/11/2018 5:22:03 PM PDT by Clutch Martin (The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right.)
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“...14% Mortgage Rates. “

Whoa there! I was forced by circumstances to build my present residence in 1982 and the rate was 18.5%!


9 posted on 10/11/2018 5:39:39 PM PDT by vette6387
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Wow,hope you have refinanced.


10 posted on 10/11/2018 5:46:13 PM PDT by mdittmar
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To: CincyRichieRich

“Ok, two thugs dropped dead.”

So many, many more to go,


11 posted on 10/11/2018 6:05:18 PM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: mdittmar

Dead commies make me giggle.


12 posted on 10/11/2018 6:10:55 PM PDT by The Toll
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To: mdittmar

13 posted on 10/11/2018 6:21:55 PM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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